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LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 23: Shane Del Rosario works out for the media and fans during the UFC 146 Open Workouts at MGM Grand on May 23, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

Shane Del Rosario

First started training as a hobby when he was 17 with Marco Ruas. In college, he focused mainly on academics and only trained periodically. Upon graduation I noticed the increasing demand and opportunity in MMA. I contemplated going to graduate school, or making a go at a career in MMA. I decided on pursuing an MMA career and began to train full time with Colin Oyama. I have been a part of Team Oyama for six years.

What he said it meant to fight in the UFC: "It solidifies that I made the right decision in pursuing an MMA career. UFC is the top organization and I am proud and honored to fight alongside the other UFC athletes."Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? UCI, graduated with a degree in Psychology

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